Strong love relationships growing up were an inspiration for That's How I Wanna Go Out.~Deric Ruttan

When people die suddenly, unexpectedly, there are no choices to make about end of life care, no chance to say goodbye.There is shock and then deep grief. So say I love you, take pictures and live with no regrets!

In knowing you are dying, there is shock and grief and then opportunity, if you take it. There is room to love, to forgive, to be forgiven, to do those things you haven't done yet. You can be with those you love. You can make that choice. We often treat people medically long after the quality of life is gone. I have witnessed many who miss the opportunity to just live until they die. They are too busy trying to avoid death at all costs.

I asked Deric what his inspiration for writing it was. He replied:

"The story came pretty naturally - the story of a man wanting to 'go out' on his own terms, at the side of the one he loves, enjoying every minute to the last, not spending his last moments fading away in some hospital bed. I was in part thinking about my paternal grandparents, and other relatives. The song is not biological or about them, per se, but strong love relationships growing up were an inspiration for That's How I Wanna Go Out"

The best time to talk about, plan and prepare​for grief is when we are young and healthy. ​The next best time is NOW!

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